Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing across County Durham
Frameless fire-rated glazing across County Durham covers 34 postcode districts in the TS, DL, DH, SR postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
Quote for County Durham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our frameless fire-rated glazing service includes in County Durham
Frameless fire-rated glazing is a glass wall where panes meet edge to edge with a tested sealant joint instead of vertical frames, held in discreet head and base channels. It gives an almost uninterrupted view while still being tested to resist fire.
- Handover evidence
- Head, base and wall channels to the system details
- Rated sealant joints
Choose a town in County Durham
Our County Durham coverage spans 34 postcode districts across the TS, DL, DH, SR postcode areas.
What to check before ordering in County Durham
Deflection
Channels at the head have to allow for slab movement without loading the glass.
Doors
True frameless fire doors are rare; most frameless walls use a slim framed door within the run. We show you the options on drawings.
Height and corners
Maximum heights and the ability to form corners vary by system. Corners may need a post or a specific tested joint.
Which rules apply in England?
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing in County Durham: questions
Can a frameless fire wall include a door?
Usually through a slim framed door set into the run, chosen so the combination is covered by evidence.
How tall can frameless fire glass go?
Each system states a maximum height. We check your floor-to-ceiling height against it during design.
Is frameless fire-rated glass possible?
Yes, using tested butt-jointed systems, usually with insulating glass. It must be installed exactly to the tested details.
Do you cover all of County Durham?
Yes. We take enquiries from across County Durham, including Darlington and Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in County Durham and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.